(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) Accumulated technology for liquefied gas carriers utilized to support the construction of Japan's first methanol-fueled RORO vessel; High-performance dual-fuel engine reduces CO2 emissions by more than 10% compared to heavy oil vessels Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Utility Global
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Claus Nussgruber, the CEO of Utility Global, made his ABLC debut with this look at the hydrogen landscape and in particular the eXEROtechnology platform, with the promise of electrolysis without costly and hard to secure electricity.
June 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Bioeconomy Expert Witnesses: The Person You Hope to Never Need
by Wayne Lee and Doug Rivers (LEC Partners (formerly Lee Enterprises Consulting)/Biofuels Digest) In bioeconomy-related projects, two distinct scenarios emerge concerning the expert. On one hand, there’s a company’s proactive decision to seek the expertise of an expert to guide them
June 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Meet 30 Rising Stars Fighting Climate Change at Work
(GreenBiz) Younger adults lead other generations in seeking purpose-driven work: A large majority of Gen Z (86%) and Millennial (89%) workers say that having a meaningful mission is important in their career, according to a Deloitte survey of 22,800 younger workers. They’ll even “climate
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Unlocking Green Hydrogen Development in South America --- July 15, 2024 --- Washington, DC and ONLINE
South American governments are designing ambitious strategies for the development of a new export that could speed economic development and slow climate change: green hydrogen. Over the next two decades, these and other countries in the region hope to capitalize
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Amtrak Used 1.2mn USG Renewable Diesel in 2023
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) US passenger rail service Amtrak used 1.2mn USG of renewable diesel in fiscal year 2023, up from zero the prior year, as the company balances near-term climate targets with goals to increase ridership. Amtrak started using renewable
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BP Plans Foray into 2G Ethanol, Sustainable Jet Fuel with Brazil Base
by Roberto Samora and Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters) BP Plc (BP.L) will evaluate expanding and diversifying its biofuel operation in Brazil, looking at new products such as second-generation ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel after buying out Bunge (BG.N) from their joint venture BP Bunge Bioenergia. The company said
June 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Nebraska Biofuels
by Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) (Nebraska's Best Country) June marks the start of a busy summer driving season. This year, many American families are feeling the pain of prices at the pump. Since Joe Biden took office, gas prices have risen
June 24, 2024 Read Full Article
California Plans First-of-Its-Kind Financial Penalty on Aviation Fuel
by Anne C. Mulkern (Politico Pro Energywire) Companies that supply aviation fuel would have to offset the carbon emissions by funding cleaner transportation fuel projects. -- Every day, nearly 600 airline flights carry passengers between airports within California. It’s the nation’s largest
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The U.S. and Europe Can’t Agree on What Counts as Sustainable Aviation Fuel. That’s Leaving Investors in a Bind.
by H. Claire Brown and Yusuf Khan (Wall Street Journal) ... But as the industry matures, fuel producers and airlines are scratching their heads over how best to invest their cash because of one major problem: No one agrees on what counts
June 24, 2024 Read Full Article
New Foes Emerge in Carbon Bill Fight: Oil Refiners
by Kelsey Brugger and Emma Dumain (E&E Daily) Three prominent oil refiners have been raising concerns with Republicans over legislation that would study the carbon intensity of domestic products. Some of the nation’s largest oil companies have been raising concerns with congressional
June 21, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050, the Airlines for America Perspective
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sean Newsum, now with Airlines for America after long service at Boeing, returns to the ABLC stage for a perspective on the path to 20250, including closing the affordability gap for SAF buyers, increasing SAF production
June 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Grant Agreement -- E-MethanolXWSolution – CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
(Terntank) The objective of the eMETHANOLxWSolution project is to contribute to the decarbonization of the shipping industry and our customer’s zero-emission supply chains of renewable fuels in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. The project demonstrates an innovative combination of foldable
June 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Bloomberg Green Festival --- July 10-13, 2024 --- Seattle, WA
We're assembling Earth's foremost collaborators, activists and innovators to lead the way towards a new climate era. Operating across sustainability, design, culture, food, tech, data, science, policy and entertainment - attendees will participate in solutions-driven experiences alongside world-renowned experts to
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FASB Proposes Rule on How Companies Account for Environmental Credits
by Mark Maurer (Wall Street Journal) The standard setter wants to establish requirements around renewable-energy certificates and carbon offsets amid the emergence of compliance programs -- The Financial Accounting Standards Board wants to set requirements on how companies account for environmental credits
June 20, 2024 Read Full Article
The Establishment of Climate Ethanol Alliance – Revisiting the Role of Ethanol in Transport Decarbonisation
(Climate Ethanol Alliance) The Climate Ethanol Alliance (CEA), representing interests in Europe, the US, and Asia, has been established to advance transport decarbonisation. The Alliance brings together bioethanol producers, service providers, and input suppliers within the bioeconomy to support the climate
June 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Ohio Ethanol Producers Not Concerned about EVs Intruding on Their Industry
by Rick Adamczak (The Daily Reporter) “EVs are not taking away our business and, quite frankly, they’re not taking away business from gas producers,” said Brad Moffitt, ethanol specialist at Ohio Corn & Wheat. “Liquid fuels are not going to go
June 20, 2024 Read Full Article
EU Quota for Sustainable Jet Fuel Cannot Be Met, Fraport CEO Says
by Ilona Wissenbach and Thomas Seythal (Reuters) Producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the European Union cannot increase output fast enough to meet quotas, the CEO of Frankfurt airport operator Fraport (FRAG.DE) said, adding the new European Commission would have to address
June 20, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to MetGen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioprocessing solutions for next gen biorefineries is what MetGen is about, and this illuminating slide guide from ABLC 2024 highlights how they maximize the value for biomass, de-bottleneck a biorefinery, all about the enzymatic lignin fractionation
June 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Have Your Say on a Future Made in Australia: Unlocking Australia's Low Carbon Liquid Fuel Opportunity Public Comment DEADLINE July 18, 2024
(Office of The Hon Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) The Albanese Government is seeking views on ways to help kickstart Australia’s low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry, from farm and feedstock to bowser. We are seeking
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Biomethane Scale-up in Figures: Mapping New Plants and Investments across Europe --- July 5, 2024 --- ONLINE
Disclosing the most recent data on biomethane production facilities in operation and the private investment currently driving the growth of the sector with the launch of a new edition of the European Biomethane Map and the EBA Biomethane Investment Outlook. 2024
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
€25 Billion in Private Investments Secured for the Growth of the Biomethane Sector in Europe by 2030
(European Biogas Association) The European biomethane sector will receive an injection of €25 billion in private investments by 2030, according to a European Biogas Association (EBA) analysis released today. This represents a 30% increase compared to last year estimates. The 2nd edition of the Biomethane
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Supported by NEXTCHEM, KT Awarded a USD 400 Million Project for an HVO Complex to Produce High Quality Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Germany
(Maire) The complex, located inside the HOLBORN refinery in Hamburg, is expected to be operational in early 2027 and will produce 220,000 tons per year of high-quality renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste and residues; The project will leverage both KT's execution and NEXTCHEM's
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
FOZ Do Iguacu Receives the First Synthetic Oil P{roduction Plant from Biogas in Brazil
(CI Biogas (Google Translation)) The International Center for Renewable Energy ( CIBiogás ) and the Brazil-Germany Cooperation for Sustainable Development, through the H2Brasil project, inaugurated, on June 17th, the first pilot plant in Brazil for the production of synthetic oil from biogas, focusing
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to EVs…How Much of a Threat to Biofuels?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, Raymond James Sr VP Pavel robin returns to the ABLC stage to share his perspective on the threat to biofuels posed by electrification of the fleet — or is the threat that big
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
SkyNRG Releases Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook 2024
(SkyNRG) - A decisive year for announced projects targeting operations before 2030, as most in progress facilities still face the challenges of raising capital, construction, and commissioning. - Regulatory developments are driving Sustainable Aviation fuel (SAF) demand, with mandates and aspirational
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Malaysia and Japan Test Recycling Dead Palm Trees into Biofuel
by Fumika Sato (Nikkei Asia) Palm oil industry looks to lessen carbon footprint tied to decaying trunks -- Japanese and Malaysian researchers are testing a process to turn felled palm trees into biomass that serves as a renewable source of energy. The trunks of felled
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
ANA Taps Marubeni for Cheaper Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Narita Airport
by Keigo Yoshida (Nikkeo Asia) Vegetable oil mixed with crude in existing refineries to emit less CO2 -- Japanese trading house Marubeni has begun supplying All Nippon Airways with lower-emissions sustainable aviation fuel produced in South Korea by a method that cuts the
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste Supplying Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Emirates for Flights from Singapore Changi Airport
(Neste) Neste has supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates for flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport. With this, Emirates becomes the first international visiting carrier using SAF supplied at the airport from Neste’s Singapore refinery. To meet Emirates’ needs, over
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Chevron Lummus Global's ISOTERRA Technology Selected for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project in China
(Chevron Lummus Global) Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) today (June 13, 2024) announced its ISOTERRA technology has been selected for a groundbreaking sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in China. CLG will provide the technology license, engineering services, and supply proprietary equipment
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels at the Forefront of Growth Across the U.S. Industrial Bioeconomy
(Growth Energy) Biofuels are leading a new wave of growth across the American industrial bioeconomy, and a new report proves it. New research commissioned by Growth Energy and other industry leaders – including ADM, POET, and Marquis Energy – shows that U.S. industrial bioeconomy
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Brazil Upholds 18% Tariff on U.S. Ethanol
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Despite appeals from the U.S. government, ethanol exporters and importers, Brazil’s Ministry of the Economy (CAMEX) has chosen to continue its 18 percent tariff on U.S. ethanol. U.S. ethanol interests, with support from the Brazil Association of Fuel
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Exploring the Future for H2-ICE as a Decarbonization Strategy --- July 24, 2024 --- ONLINE
Explore the use of hydrogen in internal combustion engines at this virtual event featuring leading industry engine and equipment makers as well as suppliers. We'll discuss using hydrogen in internal combustion engines (H2-ICE), as well as the key challenges for the
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture & Storage Summit --- June 9-11, 2025 --- Omaha, NE
Capturing and storing carbon dioxide in underground wells has the potential to become the most consequential technological deployment in the history of the broader biofuels industry. Deploying effective carbon capture and storage at biofuels plants will cement ethanol and biodiesel
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo --- June 9-11, 2025 --- Omaha, NE
Now in its 41st year, the FEW provides the global ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. The FEW is the largest, longest running ethanol conference in the world—and the only event powered
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel, and Biodiesel --- June 9-11, 2025 --- Omaha, NE
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The Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel, and Biodiesel is a premier forum designed for producers of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to learn about cutting-edge process technologies, innovative techniques, and equipment to optimize existing production. Attendees
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Now Available! U.S. Department of Energy Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ Summit Questions & Answers
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ Summit Questions & Answers (Q&A) are now available. Stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and non-profit organizations attended the two-day virtual event to learn about the Shot’s objectives, progress, priorities,
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Texas Water Fight Shows Pushback on ‘Clean’ Hydrogen
by Christian Robles (E&E News Energywire) A Texas hydrogen project is facing criticism over whether it will have adequate water supplies, illustrating how local disputes on everything from pipelines to air pollution threaten the industry’s build-out. Near Corpus Christi, environmentalists and some
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Metsä Group and ANDRITZ Start Pioneering Investigation on Capturing Wood-Based Carbon Dioxide
(Metsä Group) Metsä Group and the technology company ANDRITZ will investigate the possibility of building a carbon capture facility in connection with the bioproduct mill. The work focuses on the capture of four million tonnes of carbon dioxide from a mill
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
New Report Unveils Sustainable Path: Decoding HVO for Responsible Biofuel Procurement
(by Action Sustainability for the Supply Chain Sustainability School) A groundbreaking report, “Responsible Sourcing of HVO – A Comprehensive Guide,” has been released, aiming to accelerate the global transition towards sustainable energy. Developed by Action Sustainability for the Supply Chain Sustainability
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Refinery Owner Pushes to Start up Plant on Rosedale
by John Cox (Bakersfield Californian/Yahoo!) A yearslong headache of a project south of Rosedale Highway is coming to a head as the owner of the former Big West oil refinery pushes to finish converting the plant to produce renewable diesel. Long Beach-based
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
White Summit to Invest 250 Million Euros in Spanish Green Methanol Plant
by Pietro Lombardi (Reuters) Infrastructure investment firm White Summit Capital will invest 250 million euros ($267 million) in a green hydrogen and methanol plant in Spain, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. The investment aims to tap into demand from
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Infinium
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Infinium is a Commercial Scale decarbonization Platform for heavy transport, utilizing existing infrastructure for lower emissions today. Infinium’s production process uses renewable power, waste CO2 and water and, unlike most of today’s SAF and Renewable Diesel,
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
State Ozone Group Urges EPA To Tighten Scrutiny Of Biodiesel Emissions
(Inside EPA) The Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) of 12 Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern States is warning EPA that air emissions from biodiesel used in trucks are substantially higher than the agency currently believes and is urging officials to review recent findings on
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
API, Truckers and Agriculture Organizations File Lawsuit to Stop EPA’s Emissions Rule for New Heavy-Duty Vehicles
(Aamerican Petroleum Institute) The American Petroleum Institute (API) today filed a lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) heavy-duty (HD) vehicle emissions standards for model years (MY) 2027-2032. “Today, we are standing up for consumers who
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Space Age Fertilizer: Landus Green Ammonia Plant Online in Iowa
by Matthew J. Grassi (AgWeb) Landus Cooperative is celebrating the grand opening of a new 75,000-square-foot fertilizer production and distribution facility in Boone, Iowa, this week. According to the cooperative, the $15 million sustainable fertilizer facility will produce an 82-0-0 slow-release ammonium
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Cemex Will Power 39 Trucks with RNG from Clean Energy Fuels
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Building materials provider Cemex and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have reached a new fueling agreement to provide renewable natural gas (RNG) to power 39 of Cemex US’s ready-mix and cement bulk trucks in Southern California. Cemex’s collaboration with Clean Energy is
June 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Leading Aerospace Companies Collaborate for Achieving 100% SAF Compatibility
ByVincent Fernandes (Bizz Buzz) ... The International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG) has announced that leading aerospace companies are collaborating to evaluate technical issues regarding the compatibility of 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with airplane systems. Recognizing SAF is a fundamental step
June 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Simply Blue Group Acquires Strategic Land in Whitegate for Sustainable Fuels Project
(Simply Blue) Cork-based developer has acquired land in Whitegate as part of ongoing development work for a renewable energy park that will produce sustainable fuels. -- Simply Blue Group, a leading global renewable energy developer, has acquired land in Whitegate, adjacent to
June 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Federal Funding for Your Commercial Scale Bioeconomy Project
by y Bill Hagy (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) There are numerous federal funding resources available to support commercial-scale bioeconomy projects. The following items should be considered when identifying federal funding resource(s) available for potential project funding: Some programs are restricted to small businesses. Some
June 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Biorenewable Deployment Consortium Fall Forum --- November 13--14, 2024 --- Charleston, SC
The Forum Agenda will focus on strategic partnerships and adding value to Industry through sustainability and unique opportunities in the biorefinery space including lignin, crude tall oil (CTO), and sugars. The forum will also highlight significant updates on commercial deployment of
June 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Clearing the Air: Decoding RVP's Effect on OPIS Pricing --- August 7, 2024 --- ONLINE
Every spring and fall, the term "RVP" resurfaces frequently as gasoline, butane, olefins, toluene, xylenes, and other prices fluctuate with the changes in seasonal gasoline specifications. But what exactly are gasoline RVP specs, and how do they affect your profitability? Whether you
June 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Best of Both Worlds: Would Hybrid Flex-Fuel Vehicles Have More of an Advantage than Fully Electric Cars?
(RFD TV) As we continue to see a push for electric vehicles, a new study is underscoring the economic and environmental benefits of hybrid flex-fuel vehicles and their distinct advantages over full EVs Robert White with the Renewable Fuels Association spoke with
June 17, 2024 Read Full Article
US Farmers Shun Buyers, Cling to Unsold Corn as Prices Slump
by P.j. Huffstutter and Karl Plume (Reuters) South Dakota farmer Eric Kroupa received a flurry of calls from grain dealers and ethanol plants asking to buy the corn locked away in his bins when prices neared 4-1/2-month peaks last month. He sold
June 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Electric Vehicles Emerge as Flashpoint in 2024 Election
by Liz Goodwin (Washington Post) But now, facing a tough reelection climate in November, some Senate Democrats who are fighting for their political lives in red states are distancing themselves from aspects of President Biden’s EV policies as Republicans go on
June 17, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the Renewable Materials & Biobased Chemicals National Incentive Effort
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Founded in 1957, the National Corn Growers Association represents more than 40,000 dues-paying corn farmers nationwide and the interests of more than 300,000 growers. A goal of the NCGA’s is to establish a Production Tax Credit
June 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Yara Opens Renewable Hydrogen Plant: “A Major Milestone”
(Yara) Today (June 10, 2024), Yara International is officially opening its renewable hydrogen plant at Herøya, Norway. Yara is now producing renewable hydrogen and ammonia and has already delivered the first tonnes of fertilizers made from renewable ammonia produced at
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Freeport East Welcomes Million-Pound Funding for International Green Hydrogen Project
(Freeport East) Freeport East has welcomed significant investment in an international green hydrogen project to drive decarbonisation in the maritime sector. The Hydrogen Zero Emission Maritime (HyZEM) project will receive £1.44 million from Innovate UK and a similar sum from Australia’s
June 14, 2024 Read Full Article
SECI Initiates Bidding For Green Ammonia Production, Bolstering National Green Hydrogen Mission
by Pooja Chandak (Solar Quarter) India takes a monumental stride towards fostering demand for Green Hydrogen and its derivatives with the initiation of a groundbreaking initiative by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). In a significant development, SECI has issued
June 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Will Continue to Play a Key Role in Reducing Transport Emissions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Christian Librera, who was appointed Senior Vice President of UPM Biofuels in 2023, discusses the company’s role and the future of advanced biofuels in global decarbonising efforts. After several years’ experience in the field of
June 14, 2024 Read Full Article
US Farmers Edged Out by Brazilian Beef Fat Destined for Biofuels
by Gerson Freitas Jr, Tarso Veloso, and Kim Chipman (Bloomberg/Farm Progress) Brazil accounted for 40% of tallow imports into US this year; Good news for fuelmakers poses threat to US soyoil suppliers -- Brazil is reaping the benefits from a US biofuels boom,
June 14, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Sees Significant Growth in E85 Availability
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) The senior vice president of industry relations for the Renewable Fuels Association says the availability of E85 has been increasing across the country. Robert White tells Brownfield E85 is significantly cheaper than E10 gasoline. “We have
June 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden’s Ill-Conceived EV Mandate Will Harm Drivers, Cause Blackouts
by Congressman Dan Musser (R-PA 9th) (The Hill) ... Unfortunately, the Biden Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent announcement of an effective ban on new gas cars for half the driving population does not strike the appropriate balance of both protecting our environment and
June 14, 2024 Read Full Article
E15 Fuel Can Be an Important Tool to Tackle Climate Change : Commentary
by Bill DeMora (Democratic Ohio State Senator/The Well) ... The world is investing in technologies like carbon capture, electric vehicles, and wind and solar energy. However, these technologies will remain underdeveloped and cost prohibitive for at least the next few years. We
June 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Power-to-X: A New Pathway for SAF
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) In the third Webinar, the theme was one of the most promising alternatives for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, not only for civil aviation but in different areas: Power-to-X (PT-X) technology. Before the
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
What’s the Future for IC Engines in Light-Duty Vehicles in the U.S.? --- June 27, 2024 --- ONLINE
Consumers have an ever-increasing number of vehicle choices and fuel options for their personal mobility. The market for new electric vehicles is growing, representing 9.5% of new light duty vehicle sales in 2023, more than doubling from 2021 (4.3%), according
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SOLUTION F AND SALEEN PARTNER TO DEVELOP HYDROGEN ENGINES FOR FUTURE SALEEN STREET ROAD
(Solution F) During a press conference held on the sidelines of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, French engine manufacturer Solution F announced today the signing of a partnership agreement with Saleen Automotive to supply an all-new twin-turbo V6 for
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Gastech 2024 --- September 17-20, 2024 --- Houston, TX
With over 800 exhibitors, Gastech is the largest energy exhibition and conference for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, climate technologies, low-carbon solutions and energy manufacturing – areas that will provide the defining answers of the coming decades as the world decarbonizes
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Scientists Engineer Yellow-Seeded Camelina with High Oil Output
(Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory/EurekAlert!) A high-yielding version of this oilseed crop could help meet the increasing demand for biofuels -- Efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from transportation fuels are increasing demand for oil produced by nonfood crops. These plants
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
HPCL Commissions India’s First Highly Efficient ‘Solid Oxide Electrolyser’ for Green H2 Generation
(Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. has successfully commissioned India’s first Solid Oxide based Electrolyser (SOE) at its HP Green R&D Centre, Bengaluru for Green Hydrogen (GH2) generation. This highly efficient pilot-scale electrolyzer can generate Green Hydrogen with 99.99%
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Farm Waste May Help Power Australia's Biofuel Future
by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (St George & Sutherland Shire Leader/Australian Associated Press) Airlines and transport companies may be forced to use more biofuel, with tax breaks for companies that produce it, under proposals the federal government is considering. Transport Minister Catherine King launched
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Accelerate UECC’s Decarbonization Journey
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Norway-based RoRo transportation provider United European Car Carriers (UECC) said it is on track to exceed its goal of a 45% emissions reduction by 2030 after more than doubling biofuel usage across its fleet last
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Announces Greengate Biogas Partnership in Ireland
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I), today announced the launch of Greengate Biogas in partnership with Atlas Renewables and Energex Partners. -- Under the Greengate Biogas partnership CIP, Atlas Renewables
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF, the ICF Perspective
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mike McCurdy, Managing Director of Fuels & Power at ICF presented these slides at ABLC Next on how sustainable aviation fuels are taking off in the near term with the latest projected figures for the 2020s,
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
GREEN MARINE Fuels Trading Forges Strategic Collaboration with Royal Vopak Terminals for Green Methanol Port Storage Facilities in Shanghai and Tianjin
(GREEN MARINE) The rapid advancement of the energy transition in shipping underscores the critical importance of methanol as a marine fuel. Essential to the smooth adoption is the necessary supply chain infrastructure. GREEN MARINE FUELS TRADING is thrilled to unveil a strategic
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Methanol-Ready Mein Schiff 7 Delivered
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has delivered Mein Schiff 7, a methanol-ready cruise ship, to German cruise line TUI Cruises. The delivery ceremony for the 111,500 GT newbuilding took place on June 10, 2024. Mein Schiff 7 is
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Ammonia Cuts Shipping GHG Emissions by up-to 61% SGMF Study Is the First to Confirm Significant Well-To-Wake Reduction
by Krishna Ruparelia (SGMF) Peer-reviewed study declares definitive figures for GHG reduction potential with the use of ammonia as a marine fuel -- An independent study has confirmed that greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions of up to 61% are now achievable from using
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
The Marine Engine Fueled by Ammonia Combustion Technology Demonstration, a Promising Signal for a Shipbuilding Powerhouse
(Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials) The first time in the country, KIMM demonstrates the technology of using LNG-ammonia dual-fuel MW-class marine engine combustion; Highly anticipated technology in the in the global market that focuses heavily on an environmentally sustainable marine engine MW-class marine
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Evergreen Orders 6 Methanol Dual-Fuel Boxships
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Taiwanese container shipping company Evergreen Marine has ordered six 2,400 TEU methanol dual-fuel containerships in China, continuing its efforts to decarbonize operations. The Sub-Panamax vessels will be built by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company Limited, part
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR Race Showcases Ethanol
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Ethanol will be on full display during a NASCAR event this weekend. Iowa Corn Growers Association president Jolene Riessen says the Iowa Corn 350 Cup Series Race is a great way to promote the industry. “That’s our
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Report Slams Biofuels Industry Impact on Air Quality
by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro E&E News PM) As the number of biofuel plants rise, a watchdog group called for a stronger permitting and enforcement regime. -- Biofuels plants are often large sources of hazardous air pollution, presenting a major concern as
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Largest US Oil Trade Group Sues to Block Biden's EV Push
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) The nation's largest oil trade group, which includes Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) and Chevron (CVX.N), filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block the Biden administration's efforts to reduce planet-warming emissions from cars and light trucks and encourage electric vehicle manufacturing,
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Thought for the Week: #EarthDayEveryDay
We've been talking to regular folks at community events for Earth Day and climate mitigation mobilization and such. We ask: Do you drive? What kind of fuel do you use? When someone says "Unleaded 88" or "E15" or "the cheapest
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
New Markets Provide Sunnier Outlook For Clean Fuels
by Jonathan Martin (Clean Fuels Alliance America) Tremendous growth in the biomass-based diesel industry should be celebrated by producers and farmers, as well as those who enjoy breathing cleaner air and lower greenhouse gas emissions. However, that growth coupled with disappointing Renewable Fuel Standard volumes
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Applauds Senate Letter Urging Higher RFS Volumes
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, a bipartisan group of 18 Senators, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan encouraging the agency to complete 2026 RFS rules and raise volumes for
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
New Alliance Champions Intermediate Oilseed Crops for U.S. Biofuel Boom
by Treena Hein (Seed World) The Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance (IOCA), advocates for sustainable crops such as pennycress and camelina to meet rising biofuel demands and support environmental goals. In response to the growing global and U.S. demand for significantly higher biofuel
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Mozambique Signs Biofuels MoU with Brazil under PAE’s New Blending Rule
(Club of Mozambique) During the Biodiesel Forum in São Paulo, Brazil and Mozambique signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the joint development of biofuels. The MOU was signed by Ubrabio (União dos Produtores de Biodiesel e Bioquerosene do Brasil) and by
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Sailing to the Edge of the Carbon World: Decarbonizing Shipping from American, Chinese, and European Perspectives --- June 26, 2024 --- ONLINE
Over 80% of the world’s trade travels by sea, and that makes global shipping a major contributor to Green House Gas emissions – the OECD estimates that 858 million tons of CO2 emissions globally from the shipping industry in 2022,
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Oil May Come to Pennsylvania
(Sustainable Energy Fund) Reducing our carbon footprint from our energy use sometimes requires us to think about new ways to source our energy. While many companies and institutions have made great strides in reducing their footprint through energy efficiency and renewables
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Sugar Summit 2024 --- July 5-7, 2024 --- Khandala, India
Nestled amidst Khandala's lush greenery and captivating landscapes, Sugar Summit 2024 stands as the quintessential gathering for exploring sustainable practices, innovations, and trends within the Sugar, Ethanol, and Alcoholic Beverage (Alcobev) Industries. This unparalleled conference not only promises a wealth
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
CALL FOR PAPERS BIOKET --- March 11-13, 2025 --- Brussels, Belgium DEADLINE September 29, 2024
We invite you to submit your breakthrough technologies and novel equipment innovations for BIOKET 2025. BIOKET is the premier international conference dedicated to advancing Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) and innovations in biomass valorization, aimed at transforming biomass into high-value products. Why Submit? Showcase Your
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Decatrip Project Enables 1 of the World’s 1st Green Maritime Corridors
(Åbo Akademi University/Biobased Diesel Daily) The innovation project Decatrip, which began in 2022, has been completed. The project, a collaboration between Åbo Akademi University, Rauma Marine Constructions, Viking Line and Kempower, enables one of the world’s first green maritime corridors. The goal of the project was
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Vingroup and Mitsuishi Corporation Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation
(Vingroup) Vingroup and Mitsubishi Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for comprehensive strategic cooperation. The partnership focuses on five key areas: urban development, data center development, renewable energy, used cooking oil recycling, and the automotive industry. Through this collaboration,
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Catskill Mountain Railroad Runs Locomotives on 100% Biodiesel
(Catskill Mountain Railroad/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Catskill Mountain Railroad announced June 4 that, in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint and harmful emissions from the use of diesel fuel, it is now running its locomotives on 100 percent biodiesel (B100). The
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GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Partner to Reduce Emissions and Repurpose Waste through the Production of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
(GreenGasUSA) GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) are pleased to announce their partnership to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) and capture CO2 from the wastewater streams at Darling’s facilities in the U.S. The collaboration is expected to result in material
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Sesé and Repsol Reach the Largest Renewable Fuel Supply Agreement in Spain
(Sesé) The alliance between the two companies will guarantee the supply of eight million litres of renewable fuel over the next two years; This initiative will allow Sesé’s customers to progress in their decarbonisation goals by guaranteeing a reduction in CO2 emissions of
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Polestar Reduces Supply Chain Emissions through Integration of Renewable Fuels for Ocean Freight
(Polestar) Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is taking the next steps in reducing its supply chain emissions by integrating renewable fuels on its ocean freight routes, which account for around 75% of Polestar’s total transportation emissions. Polestar is now also operating its Vehicle Processing
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS Smart Cities Connect --- December 3-5, 2024 --- Austin, TX DEADLINE unclear
We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community of decision-makers to empower smart cities at all stages of growth. We accelerate the adoption of smart technology solutions, aid in problem solving, and amplify city resources for the betterment of
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GLOBExCHANGE 2025 --- February 11-13, 2025 --- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Join North America’s foremost climate and sustainability leaders at GLOBExCHANGE 2025. Together, we’ll tackle the biggest barriers and capitalize on the greatest opportunities to create a more regenerative, resilient, and net-zero future. At GLOBE Forum 2024, we listened to and learned
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Major Turnaround at Neste’s Porvoo Refinery Was Successfully Completed
(Neste) The major turnaround with scheduled maintenance of Neste’s Porvoo refinery in Finland has now been successfully completed, and refining of crude oil as well as renewable and circular raw materials into more than 100 different products to customers globally continues. “We
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Maximizing the Climate Benefits of Agriculture: RCPP Expansion to 10-state Region, Multi-Grainshed RCPP Expansion
(American Coalition for Ethanol) The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) recently approved a $25 million investment in the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE)-led Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) expansion that builds on the successful South
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Aviation Industry Calls for More Funding for Synthetic Green Fuels
by Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) Europe will need to invest more into synthetic aviation fuels if it hopes to meet its net zero targets and decarbonise aviation by 2050 as it can't only rely on biofuel, according to industry leaders, with many
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Ocean Network Express and Transmanut to Offer Greener Inland Haulage Options in France
(Ocean Network Express/Hellenic Shipping News) Ocean Network Express (ONE) is now able to offer customers in France the opportunity to transport their cargo inland using trucks powered by biofuel in partnership with logistics company Transmanut. Operating in the Le Havre area, the
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CIBO Technologies Joins Iowa Renewable Fuels Association: Multi Stakeholder Collaboration Aims to Scale Regenerative Agriculture Efforts in Biofuels Industry
(CIBO Technologies) CIBO Impact Will power Renewable and Biofuels Producers in the IRFA to Incent and Source Low-Carbon Feedstocks -- CIBO Technologies, the climate software company for agriculture, today announced it has joined the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) as an associate member, ahead
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
AGRA Industries and Carbon Clean Partner to Accelerate the Adoption of Carbon Capture in the Biofuels Industry
(Carbon Clean) Carbon Clean, a leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AGRA Industries, an established leader in the design, fabrication and complete construction of turnkey facilities. Under the strategic partnership, AGRA Industries and
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Did Gasoline Win the European Election?
by Arianna Skibell (Politico's Power Switch) The stunning results from the European election hammered home one reality for leaders on both sides of the Atlantic: People don’t like you messing with their cars. The EU’s plan to ban the sale of internal-combustion-engine vehicles by
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Why the World Is Using More Ethanol
by Elizabeth Hui and Paul Wightman (CME Group/Seeking Alpha) • Higher decarbonization targets have seen biofuels regaining interest from governments as they seek to further reduce carbon emissions from traditional fossil fuels. In 2023, fuel ethanol accounted for 78% of total U.S.
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Barrasso, Senate Republicans Introduce Bill to Remedy DOE’s Flawed Efficiency Calculations for Electric Cars
(U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources) U.S. Senator John Barrasso, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), and U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Mike Lee (R-UT), John Hoeven (R-ND), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Bill
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
SAF Still an Open Issue for Agriculture
(NAFB News Service/Matt Kaye/Berns Bureau/American Ag Network) Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax treatment remains in limbo despite months of regulatory efforts and, most recently, a push to include the treatment of SAF crops in the House farm bill. Biofuel producers and feedstock
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Boozman Unveils Senate Ag Republicans Framework Answering Call to Put More Farm in the Farm Bill
(U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry) U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement after unveiling the Senate Republican-drafted framework answering the call for a farmer-focused
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Groups Urge ‘Flexible’ Tax Credit on Low-Emission Fuels
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Greenwire) Biofuel groups say they expect the USDA to seek guidance on how climate-smart farming should play into the clean fuel production tax credit in 2025. -- Stung by criticism that a tax credit for sustainable aviation
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, Aemetis CEO Eric McAfee took the ABLC 2024 stage in Washington DC to outline the company’s milestones ahead, progress to date, technology, financial estimates, policy asks, its portfolio of Carbon Zero One projects,
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
China's C919 and ARJ21 Jets Complete First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flights
(ECNS.cn) Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) said on Wednesday (June 12, 2024) that an ARJ21 regional jet and a C919 large passenger aircraft completed their first demonstration flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The flights, departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport and
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Pertamina Issues First Purchase Tender for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Sources Say
by Trixie Yap and Fransiska Nangoy (Reuters) Indonesia's state-owned energy firm's Pertamina Patra Niaga has issued its first spot purchase tender for sustainable aviation fuel delivering in August, three sources who received the document said on Friday. The oil major is looking
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
What Corporate Finance Teams Should Know about SBTi’s New Financial Sector Guidance
by Nico McCrossan (GreenBiz) Updates for banks and other institutions setting science-based targets for emissions reductions take effect Nov. 30. -- The Science Based Targets initiative will requires banks and other financial institutions setting science-based targets for emissions reductions to phase out
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Future Trucking: Headlines and View from the Bridge
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) By all accounts, the 2024 Advanced Clean Truck Expo in Las Vegas last month laid it all on the line; peering into the fuels and technologies that promise to be the future of the trucking
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Bliley Highlights Ethanol’s Low-Carbon Benefits during Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo Keynote
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Today, Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley delivered keynote remarks at the 40th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW). Bliley emphasized the importance of the liquid fuel market in meeting carbon reduction goals
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Zimmerman and Yancey Recognized at 40th Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
(BBI International/Ethanol Producer Magazine) David Zimmerman, CEO of Big River Resources LLC, and Mark Yancey, chief technology officer of D3MAX and SAFFiRE Renewables LLC, were recognized at the 40th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW),the world’s largest ethanol conference, taking
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
McCaherty Wins Women in Ethanol Award at International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
(BBI International/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Jeanne McCaherty, CEO of Guardian Energy Management LLC, was recognized as the winner of the Women in Ethanol Award on the morning of Tuesday, June 11 at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW), the world’s
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Cemex US Signs Renewable Natural Gas Fuel Agreement with Clean Energy to Power Fleet in Southern California
(Clean Energy Fuels) Cemex, a leader in the building materials industry, and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, have announced a new fueling agreement to provide ultra-clean renewable natural gas (RNG) to power 39
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Decarbonization of European Refineries: A First Agreement Signed between TotalEnergies and Air Products for the Delivery of Green Hydrogen
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and Air Products have signed a 15-year agreement for the annual supply in Europe of 70,000 tons of green hydrogen starting in 2030. This first long-term deal follows TotalEnergies’ call for tenders for the supply of 500,000 tons per
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Zero to Accelerate Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) Adoption with Airbus Partnership
(Notion/EIN Presswire) Zero has signed a MOU with Airbus to advance the development of synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel & enable commercial-scale adoption of the technology -- Zero has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to advance the development of synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As presented in the weekly online series ABLC Connect, this presentation looks at headwinds and tailwinds impacting the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels, including commodity and carbon prices, mandates, incentives, technology trends, policy and
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
OMV Petrom to Invest 750 Million Euro in Biofuel Plants
by Alexandru Cristea (See News) Romania’s top oil and gas group OMV Petrom [BSE:SNP] said on Tuesday that it will invest around 750 million euro ($806.2 million) to build several sustainable fuel plants at its Petrobrazi refinery, near the southern city
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PyroGenesis Signs Contracts Totaling $2.5 Million to Deliver Greenhouse Gas-Reducing System for Major North American Biofuel Project
(PyroGenesis/Globe Newswire) System to be Part of the $1 Billion Varennes Carbon Recycling Plant -- PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX:PYR) (OTCQX:PYRGF) (FRA:8PY), a high-tech company (the “Company” or “PyroGenesis”) that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions which
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
First Biofuel Shipping Trial for New Zealand Kiwi Fruit Docks at the Port of Tauranga
(Fresh Plaza) FCC, one of the international shipping partners of Zespri, has successfully completed a trial using biofuel in a charter vessel operating between Hong Kong and New Zealand. The purpose of the trial was to test the performance of the
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Nine Key Takeaways about the ‘State of CO2 Removal’ in 2024
(Carbon Brief) From tree-planting to spreading silicate rock dust over land, the methods for “carbon dioxide removal” (CDR) vary in approach, impacts, readiness and cost. The second “State of CDR” report, led by a collaboration of scientific institutions from Europe and the US,
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Tens of Millions of Acres of Cropland Lie Abandoned, Study Shows
by Erin Blakemore (Washington Post) The biggest changes took place around the Ogallala Aquifer, whose groundwater irrigates parts of numerous states, including Colorado, Texas and Wyoming. -- About 30 million acres of U.S. cropland have been abandoned since the 1980s, a new
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Help Drive Economic Impact
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has just released a new report on “The Economic Impact of the U.S. Industrial Bioeconomy” that spotlights economic activity tied to the transformation of renewable biomass into fertilizers, bioplastics, biofuels, bio-lubricants, and other industrial bioproducts. “Our
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Low-CI Ethanol Made from Milk
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Milk permeate is a byproduct made when milk is filtered for a variety of products. The process begins with removing fats for butter and ice cream production, leaving behind skim milk. To make it efficient
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Calls New CAFE Standards A Missed Opportunity
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 7 issued a final rule setting new corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards. Growth Energy said the agency has again missed the opportunity
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Davids, Johnson Create Bipartisan Sustainable Aviation Caucus to Reduce Environmental Impace, Boost Financial Security
(Office of U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03)) Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD-AL) announced the creation of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus (CSAC). Co-chaired by Davids and Johnson, the caucus will work to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental impact and maximize
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Illinois Legislature Puts the Brakes on a Carbon Capture Boom
by Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco (Grist) A two-year moratorium on pipelines would be a first in the Midwest. Already, more than 20 capture wells have been proposed. -- The Midwest’s largest potential reservoir to store carbon is buried deep under the farmland of Illinois, and the state’s
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New Study Shows Plug-in Hybrid Flex Fuel Vehicle Has Major Economic, Climate Advantages Over Battery EVs
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today released a study documenting the economic and environmental benefits of the world’s first plug-in electric hybrid flex fuel vehicle (PHEFFV). After rigorous emissions testing, lifecycle greenhouse gas analysis, and nearly 34,000 miles of real-world driving,
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Raw Materials: The Building Blocks of SAF
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) ) In continuation of the RSB webinar, the second online meeting took place on May 30th. On this one, the central theme was raw materials and their importance for SAF production. As in the
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Next Gen Farmer In Arkansas Recasts The Future
by Cheyenne Kramer (AgWeb) ... In the heart of the Arkansas delta, Hallie Shoffner has a legacy to uphold. As a sixth-generation farmer in a town incorporated by her ancestors, she’s spent the past five years working to sustain and grow
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Why 2024 Is A Pivotal Year For The Hydrogen Market: A Conversation With IBD And OPIS
(Investors Business Daily) As major players in the energy sector continue to develop new business ventures, hydrogen is emerging as an alternative fuel source of interest. But consumption of hydrogen – the most plentiful element in the universe – currently only
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
MEMAN: Ethanol Industry Could Save Nigeria $7.4bn Annually — Expert
by Dayo Ayeyemi (Nigerian Tribune) According to Mr. Agwu Ojowu, a senior consultant at Africa Practice, developing the ethanol industry could save the nation about $7.4 billion annually. He explained that this could be achieved because cassava, one of the sources
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
A Look at 40B and 45Z Credits for Soy-Based Biofuels
(Pro Farmer/AgWeb) American Soybean Association (ASA) Chief Economist Scott Gerlt provided the following highlights: The 40B credit is available for 2023 and 2024. The program offers up to $1.75 per gallon for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with a carbon intensity (CI) reduction
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Neogen® Releases CelluSmart Technology for Biofuel Industry
(ESU Bulletin/Neogen) Neogen® Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG), an innovative leader in food safety solutions, announced today (June 7, 2024) that it has launched the new CelluSmart technology from Megazyme® by Neogen for the measurement of cellulosic ethanol from biofuel production. In creating this industry-first technology, Neogen improved
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Muscat: Agreements Were Signed at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources This Week that Will pave the way for the Commercial-Scale Farming of Microalgae as a Feedstock for Biofuel Production in the Sultanate of Oman
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer) Muscat: Agreements were signed at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources this week that will pave the way for the commercial-scale farming of microalgae as a feedstock for biofuel production in the Sultanate of
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
‘All These Problems Are Solvable’: Great Lakes Shipping Fights to Cut Emissions
by Stephen Starr (The Guardian) ... “Evolving technology and energy choices [and] vessel designs that impact how existing ships can be retrofitted to accommodate different fuel options” are among the significant challenges vessel owners face in their decarbonizing efforts, Mark Fisher
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Synhelion and Pilatus Launch Strategic Partnership to Scale Solar Fuels
(Synhelion) Synhelion and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd enter into a strategic cooperation with the aim of accelerating the scaling of solar fuels for aviation. The Swiss aircraft manufacturer wants to use Synhelion’s solar fuels for its own flight operations and also offer
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
China to Exceed ‘Green’ Hydrogen Target ahead of Schedule, Beating Rest of World Combined
by Yujie Xue (South China Morning Post) Output of hydrogen made using renewable energy on track to beat a 2025 target of 200,000 tonnes, Rystad Energy report says. -- China is set to surpass its national hydrogen production targets, solidifying its leading
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioeconomy Policy, the ABFA Perspective
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation by Advanced Biofuels Association president Mike McAdams, we learn about matching policy with real-world reality using the basic tool box of tax credits, grants, loans, mandates and the RFS. We see policy issues
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
The ABCDE Chain: Acetogens, the Baltic forests, Clean fuels, Dorpat, the Enlightenment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... If you have gleaned from earlier editions of The Digest that acetogens can make the useful chemical acetate from waste carbon and green hydrogen, you’ve remembered it well. If recall is sketchy, may I recommend All
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Flight Tests Show Aircraft Reduced Contrails and Soot Emissions with 100% SAF
(Aerospace Testing International) Results from flight testing the use of 100% blends of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in commercial aircraft have shown a reduction in the amount of soot and contrails they emit compared to conventional Jet A-1 fuel. The Emission and
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Transition to Net-Zero Will Bring End of Affordable Air Travel, Aviation Official Warns
by Hillary Andrews (Fox Weather) Get ready to pay more for airline tickets, warns an aviation trade group. The net-zero goal by 2050 for the industry, lack of technology and jet manufacturer slowdowns are creating the perfect storm for price turbulence. "I'm sorry to say, but the transition
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Environmental Justice Coffee & Conversation --- June 17, 2024 --- Washington, DC
Come join us for an engaging discussion on environmental justice issues over a cup of coffee! We'll be meeting at a local coffee shop to talk about how we can make a difference in our community. Your voice matters- let's
June 07, 2024 Read Full Article
2024 Science, Technology, and Policy (STP) Fellow
(U.S. Department of Energy) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management is seeking motivated students, postgraduates, and faculty to participate in projects at the forefront of the clean energy transition, helping to address the climate crisis through a 12-month fellowship with
June 07, 2024 Read Full Article
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